My time in Australia was chock full of continuously surreal experiences. How can you not see a kangaroo in real life or learn the lingo? As I reflect back on my time in Australia and plan a future trip, I've created the ultimate Australia bucket list of the experiences you can't visit Oz without … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Australian Bucket List
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10 Things Every Aspiring Writer Needs
Last week I talked about my journey from college student and intern to freelance writer and travel blogger. It's been a long one to be sure and has much more left to go. But let's say you also want to become a writer. Where do you start? We've talked about where to apply for jobs and who to pitch to … [Read more...] about 10 Things Every Aspiring Writer Needs
On Becoming a Writer and Following Dreams
One question I get asked regularly is, "How did you become a writer?" Well, it's kind of a funny story. My path wasn't really ever in the cards to become a writer. Sure, I had always loved writing, scribbling notes onto napkins and journaling every day. But writing for money? That idea didn't … [Read more...] about On Becoming a Writer and Following Dreams
2013: My Year in Review
When I celebrated a low-key New Years Eve at a friend's house last January, I could never have predicted where I would end up. I didn't know that I would be on the road for over 100 days or that I would be featured in AFAR and National Geographic Travel (twice!). I didn't know I … [Read more...] about 2013: My Year in Review
My Favorite Eats of 2013
Why yes, it is that time of year where I get to relive my gluttony favorite meals from my travels of the year. I sure got around in 2013, so my favorite eats are certainly varied. And I've gotten worse about how many pictures I take of my meals, meaning they are much more frequent. To those who have … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2013